Friday, December 5, 2014, Anchorage, Alaska – Key members of the Legislature’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Task Force debuted a new public safety campaign today for drone operators, vendors, and purchasers. Entitled “Alaska’s ‘Know Before You Fly’ Guidelines” the one-page safety sheet and accompanying website bring together the federal guidelines and best practices in one […]
Anchorage, Alaska – Incoming leaders of the Alaska House Majority Caucus welcomed Alaska’s 11th Governor, Bill Walker, into office Tuesday, along with his Lieutenant Governor, Byron Mallott. “We congratulate Governor Walker and Lt. Governor Mallott on their win,” said Alaska Speaker of the House Mike Chenault, R-Nikiski. “Now, the work of governing begins. We look […]
Legislation expanding Alaskans’ access to telemedicine services took effect on Friday. Representative Lynn Gattis’ House Bill 281, which passed the Legislature unanimously in March, allows patients to obtain over-the-phone or online consultations where physicians can diagnose and, if necessary, provide a prescription. “Alaskans deserve access to these consumer and budget-friendly services,” said Gattis, R-Wasilla. “We […]
Anchorage, Alaska – With election results showing that Ballot Measure 2 dealing with the legalization and regulation of marijuana passing, Representative Bob Lynn will be introducing legislation in the upcoming first session of the 29th Alaska Legislature to provide common sense safeguards and restrictions on its sale. “It looks like Alaskans have spoken, and now […]